NJ A4652

Creates the new offense of "inciting a public brawl" for those who purposely incite or produce imminent disorderly conduct by a group of four or more persons, classified as a fourth-degree crime or disorderly persons offense depending on the type of conduct incited

Upgrades disorderly conduct from a petty disorderly persons offense to a disorderly persons offense when a person conceals their identity with a mask or disguise while engaging in disorderly conduct with purpose to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension

Establishes a new disorderly persons offense for purposely disrupting or causing disturbances at public gatherings or events, or engaging in behavior knowing it will cause such disruption

Specifies that wearing a mask solely for medical, religious, or expressive purposes does not constitute intent to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension

Convictions for inciting a public brawl do not merge with riot or disorderly conduct charges, allowing separate penalties for each offense